I am here and here is your list of volunteers. Angela County Volunteer Alexander County, Anna _annashel@webtv.net_ (mailto:annashel@webtv.net) Calhoun County, Sally _icorn@i1.net_ (mailto:icorn@i1.net) Carroll County, Nettie _CarrollCoRoots@aol.com_ (mailto:CarrollCoRoots@aol.com) Cass County, Carol _snicks2@casscomm.com_ (mailto:snicks2@casscomm.com) Clinton County, Linda _lholthaus@netwitz.net_ (mailto:lholthaus@netwitz.net) Cook County, Pam _pamsherry1@comcast.net_ (mailto:pamsherry1@comcast.net) DeKalb County Mary _mgg4891@aol.com_ (mailto:mgg4891@aol.com) DeWitt County Carlene _cd.morgan@verizon.net_ (mailto:cd.morgan@verizon.net) Ford County, Gail _ladybug@arends-sons.com_ (mailto:ladybug@arends-sons.com) Iroquois County, Carol Hummel Rench,Librarian,Iroquois County Genealogical Society Old Courthouse Museum, _iroqgene@techinter.com_ (mailto:iroqgene@techinter.com) Franklin County, Anna _annashel@webtv.net_ (mailto:annashel@webtv.net) Knox County, Pat _familysearch@insightbb.com_ (mailto:familysearch@insightbb.com) Macon County, Errol & Valerie Cross _ecross@cypressmail.net_ (mailto:ecross@cypressmail.net) McHenry County, Sandie _sandiesquilts@actlink.net_ (mailto:sandiesquilts@actlink.net) McLean County, Vicky Myers _vlmyers@farmwagon.com_ (mailto:vlmyers@farmwagon.com) Olge County, Library director of Forreston Public Library Cindy _bahr5@aeroinc.net_ (mailto:bahr5@aeroinc.net) Perry County, Stella _sarjas@egyptian.net_ (mailto:sarjas@egyptian.net) Pulaski County, Anna _annashel@webtv.net_ (mailto:annashel@webtv.net) Stephenson County, Library director of Forreston Public Library Cindy _bahr5@aeroinc.net_ (mailto:bahr5@aeroinc.net)

Could our listmaster post a current list of IL counties where there is an IL-Obit volunteer? Thank you. Diane

Here you go, Mike!! These are easy ones to find. :) Pam S. 1952-06-06 Chicago Tribune (IL) LUEHRMAN-- Charles G. Luehrman, 667 Barry avenue, June 5, 1952, husband of Jewel Luehrman, father of Betty Trost, brother of Frances Drake, Rose Cleary, Inez Wentworth, Henrietta Luehrman, and Katherine Mescher. At chapel, 5501 N. Ashland avenue, where services will be held Saturday, June 7, at 3 p.m. Interment Graceland. Member of Bodily lodge, No. 1, A. F. & A. M., of Quincy, Ill.; Quincy, Ill., consistory, and 1st Aero Wing, No. 1234, V. F. W. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Conners" <conners1@sbcglobal.net> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 9:35 AM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Re: Charles G Luehrman > Requesting a Lookup for Charles G Luehrman. > > d.June 05, 1952 in Cook Co. Chicago, IL. > > Thanks much, > Mike Conners > conners1@sbcglobal.net > > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

Gayle, I don't have the time to go and check but the email address for the Newton Library, Jasper Co, Illinois is NewtonPL@psbNewton.com and their phone number is 1-618-783-8141. I hope they will be able to help you. Anita --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

Would appreciate a lookup for the above. He was a civil war veteran. Thanks so much for your help. Jennifer

Requesting a Lookup for Charles G Luehrman. d.June 05, 1952 in Cook Co. Chicago, IL. Thanks much, Mike Conners conners1@sbcglobal.net

Seeking an obit for Ruth M. RARDON died Oct 29, 1998 Huntley, McHenry Co. IL. Thank you, Judi Gilker

Looking for obits on the following 2 people, please. Lena REDDICK REED was born March 3, 1921 and died Nov __ 1983. East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois George REED born April 29, 1920 and died Dec __ 1975. East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. Thank you, Judi Gilker

Is there a volunteer for obit look ups in Henry County, Illinois? I'm looking for: Name: George A. Kindle Born: 16 Mar 1916 Died: 18 Mar 1988 Colona, Henry, Illinois Thank you, Judi Gilker

Thank you, Would that be for both of them? Joyce -----Original Message----- From: Ellen Plourde [mailto:ellenplourde@ameritech.net] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 6:31 PM To: IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-OBITS] Cook County obits - Leamer and Rutkowski Joyce, I have never dealt with them directly, but you might want to contact the Forest Park Historical Society at: 7555 Jackson Blvd. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 366-2865 Richard Vitton, President, FP-History@direcway.com Joyce Hennessy <joyce.hennessy@comcast.net> wrote: Hi, I am looking for 2 obits for people who supposedly died in Cook Co. I have searched the Chgo. Tribune Historical Archives as well as American Obituaries on line, and have come up empty. 1) Eleanor Rutkowski Leamer - dod, May 1972 - Forest Park (Cook) IL - SSDI 2) Julius Rutkowski/Ruether - dod, 25 Feb 1967 - LaGrange (Cook) IL - death certificate Thank you very much for anyone's time and attention to this matter. Joyce Hennessy ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== Illinois Lookup Web Page ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx Ellen Plourde http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~opindex/ ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

I am sorry, the LaGrange Historical Society: 444 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL 60525 708-482-4248 http://www.lagrangehistory.org Joyce Hennessy <joyce.hennessy@comcast.net> wrote: Thank you, Would that be for both of them? Joyce -----Original Message----- From: Ellen Plourde [mailto:ellenplourde@ameritech.net] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 6:31 PM To: IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-OBITS] Cook County obits - Leamer and Rutkowski Joyce, I have never dealt with them directly, but you might want to contact the Forest Park Historical Society at: 7555 Jackson Blvd. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 366-2865 Richard Vitton, President, FP-History@direcway.com Joyce Hennessy wrote: Hi, I am looking for 2 obits for people who supposedly died in Cook Co. I have searched the Chgo. Tribune Historical Archives as well as American Obituaries on line, and have come up empty. 1) Eleanor Rutkowski Leamer - dod, May 1972 - Forest Park (Cook) IL - SSDI 2) Julius Rutkowski/Ruether - dod, 25 Feb 1967 - LaGrange (Cook) IL - death certificate Thank you very much for anyone's time and attention to this matter. Joyce Hennessy ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== Illinois Lookup Web Page ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx Ellen Plourde http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~opindex/ ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== Illinois Lookup Web Page ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== Illinois Lookup Web Page ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx Ellen Plourde http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~opindex/

Mike, I will try to find one for him but be prepared to wait as I have 8 other month and year only requests ahead of yours. It takes me at least an hour to check a whole month if I have to so I don't have time to do them right off the top. Sorry!! Pam S., Volunteer for Cook county, IL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Conners" <conners1@sbcglobal.net> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 1:22 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Obits.. > Looking also for: > Kenneth Riddell d. May 1970 in IL. > > b. July 28, 1939 > Sorry I wish I had the day for you... > Thanks much, > Mike Conners > conners1@sbcglobal.net > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429 > >

Hi, I am looking for 2 obits for people who supposedly died in Cook Co. I have searched the Chgo. Tribune Historical Archives as well as American Obituaries on line, and have come up empty. 1) Eleanor Rutkowski Leamer - dod, May 1972 - Forest Park (Cook) IL - SSDI 2) Julius Rutkowski/Ruether - dod, 25 Feb 1967 - LaGrange (Cook) IL - death certificate Thank you very much for anyone's time and attention to this matter. Joyce Hennessy

Hi Michele, I will try for this one on Wednesday, hopefully. Pam S. ----- Original Message ----- From: "ROBN1" <ROBN1@adelphia.net> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:32 AM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Cook County Il -MILLER > could I please have a look up for > Ignatz Miller died Aug 2 1930 > thank you...Michele > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Joyce, I have never dealt with them directly, but you might want to contact the Forest Park Historical Society at: 7555 Jackson Blvd. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 366-2865 Richard Vitton, President, FP-History@direcway.com Joyce Hennessy <joyce.hennessy@comcast.net> wrote: Hi, I am looking for 2 obits for people who supposedly died in Cook Co. I have searched the Chgo. Tribune Historical Archives as well as American Obituaries on line, and have come up empty. 1) Eleanor Rutkowski Leamer - dod, May 1972 - Forest Park (Cook) IL - SSDI 2) Julius Rutkowski/Ruether - dod, 25 Feb 1967 - LaGrange (Cook) IL - death certificate Thank you very much for anyone's time and attention to this matter. Joyce Hennessy ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== Illinois Lookup Web Page ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx Ellen Plourde http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~opindex/

Looking also for: Kenneth Riddell d. May 1970 in IL. b. July 28, 1939 Sorry I wish I had the day for you... Thanks much, Mike Conners conners1@sbcglobal.net

Thank you Errol I will continue looking. RC Richard L. Carr -----Original Message----- From: Errol Cross [mailto:ecross@cypressmail.net] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 11:03 PM To: IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [IL-OBITS] IL Obits We have access to 3 electronic sources for Obits in Macon Co. unfortunately none covers 1983. Sorry we could not help. Errol and Valerie Cross Our Home Page "They were all Hero's" -----Original Message----- From: Rick Carr [mailto:rcarr@nfsmith.com] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 8:26 AM To: IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-OBITS] IL Obits I am looking for an Obit on James B Carr he died in August of 1983, in Macon County, Macon Illinois. I do not have the exact day. Richard L. Carr ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinoi s Lookup Web Page</a> ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== <a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinoi s Lookup Web Page</a> ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=1459 9&targetid=5429

Could someone please lookup an obit for Lucille Dressel 19 June 1987 McHenry County. Thank you, Pat

1950-11-22 Chicago Tribune (IL) RIDDELL Edition: Chicago Tribune Dallas L. Riddell of 1216 S. Komenski avenue, suddenly, beloved husband of Elsie, nee Schultz; fond father of Gladys Brozik, May Ellen, and Kenneth Lee, brother of James Riddell and Mary Flasig. Services Friday, 1:30 p.m., at home for funerals, 5844 W. Cermak road. Member of Garfield Park aerie, No. 1113, F. O. E. OLympic 2-0243. ///////////////////////////// 1963-12-11 Chicago Tribune (IL) Schultz Edition: Chicago Tribune Henry Schultz, Dec. 10, 1963, late of 1524 S. 50th court, Cicero, loving husband of Emily, nee Resh; father of Lorraine [Donald] Butler, William, and Eddie; grandfather of Donald, and Barbara; brother of Elsie Riddell, Edward [Gen.] Schultz, and Frances [Robert] Ackley. Funeral services Friday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m., from Petkus & Son Funeral Home, 1410 S. 50th avenue, Cicero. Interment family plot. Visitation from 2 a.m. TO 3-2108. ////////////////////////////////// 1981-03-14 Chicago Tribune (IL) RIDDELL Edition: Chicago Tribune Elsie Riddell, nee Schultz, beloved wife of the late Dallas; loving mother of Mary Ellen (Paul) Gonzalez, Kenneth and the late Gladys Brozik; dear grandmother of four and great-grandmother of one. Funeral on Monday, March 16, 1981, at 10:30 a.m., at Poterek Funeral Home, 5735 W. Fullerton Av., corner of Mango. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 to 10 p.m. 237-6400. ///////////////////////// ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Conners" <conners1@sbcglobal.net> To: <IL-OBITS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:02 PM Subject: [IL-OBITS] Obits.. > Pam looking for: > Dallas Lee Riddell > d. Nov. 21, 1950 in Chicago, Cook Co. IL.. > he was born July 6, 1903 in Monroe City, MO. > Also: > Elsie Riddell > d. March 1981 in Chicago, Cook County IL... > she was born Oct. 5, 1907. > > > > ==== IL-OBITS Mailing List ==== > <a > href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/volil.html">Illinois > Lookup Web Page</a> > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Thank you for doing the lookups for me. Mike